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Canoe Trip - Algonquin: Smoke Lake Loop (5/15/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Algonquin Provincial Park-Canoe Lake

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, May 15 2009, Sat, May 16 2009, Sun, May 17 2009, Mon, May 18 2009 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, May 4 2009 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

4 full days (Fri May 15 to Mon May 18)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Gary Ataman
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Member Cost:

$45.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 14 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Are you ready for the first canoe trip of the season? Join Heather, my son Steven(15), my daughter Rebecca (17), Misty Morning (3) and me as we explore the south end of Algonquin Park on a spring canoe trip. The essence of Algonquin is in its vast interior of maple hills, rocky ridges, and thousands of lakes. The only way to explore the interior of this park is by canoe or on foot. This trip does both. The ice has just broken up in late April and the water is cold and fresh. The flies have not taken over yet!. Try some fishing? No swimming yet!

We will depart from the Whitby GO Station on Friday morning at 9AM and will be driving up to Algonquin Park (Canoe Lake). We will rent our canoes at the Canoe Lake Portage Store or Algonquin Outfitters. We will put in at Smoke Lake(south of the highway). Be prepared for a 4 day interior trip exploring small lakes and rivers. We will be covering 45 km in total. About 10-15 km a day at a casual pace. There will be 7 km of portages, 14 in total. The longest being 1460m. Pack and plan for the portages to be done in one trip. We will drive back to Whitby on Monday afternoon.

This trip is open to intermediate and advance experience canoeing individuals.

NOTE: Participants must wear their life jackets at all times while on the water for the duration of the trip.

Participants will be required to supply their own equipment i.e. backpacks, etc.

Required Items to Bring:
One canoe pack or backpack (with waterproof stuff sacks), shared tent, -5C sleeping bag, food, pot, rain gear, hat, gloves, etc. Plan on -5C conditions at night. Note, the previous two spring trips we had snow.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Life jacket, whistle, first aid kit, camera, bug spray, sun glasses, fishing rod.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Algonquin Provincial Park-Canoe Lake, Canoe Center Portage Store

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

480Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $123.84 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, May 11, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

1.Please provide a brief summary of your canoeing/interior camping experience.

2.Are you capable of one trip solo/team portages?

3.Do you have good rain gear?

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$45.50/Person

Cost Includes:

Cost includes interior camping fee for 4 nights x $11.00/person plus $1.50 to cover PayPal and/or banking fees . Canoe rental cost is extra and will be paid on arrival at the outfitters. I will reserve all canoes. Typical cost for a 16'Kevlar is approx. $38/day. This cost will be split between 2 people per canoe. Food is up to the individual.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Mon, May 4 2009.

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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